Just recently, Measure 110 of the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative was approved, making the punishment of non-commercial possession of a controlled substance a maximum fine of $100. Furthermore, individuals receiving this punishment will be sent to rehab instead of jail. With many states and countries growing in favor of decriminalizing drugs, there are […]
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Everyone has had times in their life where they can’t seem to get anything done. This may be due to a lack of energy, lack of motivation, or a mixture of things occurring in your life. When someone is not working as hard as they used to or being as productive as one would expect […]
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Reality TV is thought to be a documentation of real-life events. However, these shows are actually staged, with production teams writing in drama and conflict to increase show ratings. Unfortunately, production requirements can often have negative effects on cast members. One such case was with Jason Wahler of MTV’s popular reality show, “Laguna Beach.” The […]
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When many people enter rehab, they often go in with the mindset that they are “quitting alcohol” or “losing drugs,” but this is not correct. Going in with this perspective can be damaging to your overall willingness to recover. Rather than focusing on what you lose by getting sober, think about what there is to […]
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Co-occurring disorders are not uncommon among those that have struggled with addiction. Often, individuals use drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of a co-occurring mental health disorder. However, extended use of illicit substances can worsen symptoms rather than alleviate them. One such example of this is the effects of cocaine on anxiety. This popular […]
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We tend to hear about the struggles of motherhood, like postpartum depression, but we rarely hear about the difficulties that fathers go through. Although culturally, fathers tend to be seen as the ‘working’ parent, it turns out that they can actually benefit from increased participation in caring for their kids. In fact, a new study […]
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Recovery can leave you feeling happy and confident in who you are and what you want your life to be. However, it can also leave you in awkward situations that you must learn to cope with if you wish for your sobriety to continue progressing. One such condition is knowing how to decline a drink […]
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Kids tend to think that their parents expect perfection. Telling their parents about their mental illness symptoms would mean exposing their faults. Consequently, many kids suffer in silence to avoid ‘disappointing’ their parents. This is unfortunate, as no one should have to navigate mental health issues alone. There is no shame in struggling with mental […]
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Individuals that struggle with mental health disorders such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have intrusive thoughts. When these individuals are in recovery, intrusive thoughts can exacerbate the situation. Intrusive thoughts can have you thinking about relapse if you don’t know how to cope with them. Luckily, these thoughts are […]
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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America says that 40 million Americans deal with anxiety disorders. Many adults contemplate whether or not to be a parent based on their mental illness diagnosis. By speaking to a therapist about the concerns you have around being a parent, you will see that having a mental illness should […]
